3PL vs. 4PL: What's the Difference and Which Does Your Business Need?
3PL vs 4PL explained: what each logistics model does, where the costs differ, and which one your order volume justifies. Get a 24-hour quote.
Oct 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Insights
The Vertex Blog: 3PL guides for ecommerce brands
Operator-grade 3PL guides on pricing, cross-border, Amazon programs, Shopify integration, vendor selection, and migration.
How Much Does 3PL Cost in 2026?
3PL costs in 2026: $2-$3 per order pick and pack, $18-$25 per pallet storage, plus US vs Canada rates. See every fee line, then get a 24-hour quote.
Oct 14, 2026 · 8 min read
What Is a 3PL? The Complete Guide for Ecommerce Brands (2026)
What a 3PL actually does, how it differs from 1PL through 5PL, the full operational process from receiving to returns, what the contract really costs, and when it's the wrong choice for your brand.
May 10, 2026 · 16 min read
Cross-Border Fulfillment in 2026: After Section 321 Sunset and Section 122 Surcharge
Section 321 de minimis was suspended on August 29, 2025. Section 122 added a 15% surcharge on non-USMCA goods on February 22, 2026. Here's what the new cross-border math means for ecommerce brands shipping between the US and Canada.
May 10, 2026 · 15 min read
How to Choose a 3PL: The 24-Point Vendor Evaluation Framework
Most 3PL buyer guides are vendor-side marketing. This one is the actual scorecard a brand should walk into evaluation calls with: 24 criteria across pricing, technology, geography, contracts, and SLA enforcement.
May 10, 2026 · 14 min read
Glossary
Read a 3PL contract without a dictionary.
26 industry terms defined in plain English. FBA, FBM, SFP, AWD, FTZ, USMCA, Section 321, EDI 850/856, and every other acronym a 3PL will throw at you on the discovery call.